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20 recalls were announced in May 2004.
Of the 20 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 15% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Coast Mountain Spas are being recalled because the motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Three fires have been reported, with no injuries.
Turbo Power Inc. is recalling 395,000 electric hand-held hair dryers because they lack immersion protection devices, posing an electrocution hazard if they fall into water.
Backyard Products is recalling swings because chains can detach, causing children to fall. The company is out of business, so consumers should discard the product.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Beaded Fish tea light candleholders because the beads can catch fire. The company is out of business, so consumers should discard the product.
Front Porch Classics is recalling Old Century Dread Pirate coffee table games because the ships contain lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Oki Data is recalling specific fax machine models because a mechanical malfunction could pose a shock hazard to users. No injuries have been reported.
The Fondue Factory LLC is recalling specific fondue sets because the glass stand supporting the pot can shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards.
LB International is recalling about 1,500 Stow-Anywhere ladders sold by Hammacher Schlemmer because rungs can release or rails can bend, causing collapse.
Great Gifts Inc. is recalling 1,900 Snowmen Holiday Lamps sold in 2003 because undersized wiring and flammable plastic pose fire and electrocution risks.
Avon is recalling Snowman Nightlight Diffusers because scented oil can cause the base to crack, exposing electrical parts and creating a shock or cut risk.
CESSO, LLC is recalling 15,000 Tree Lounge Tree Stand Levelers because a cracked tube or bent bolt can cause users to lose balance and fall.
Kmart is recalling 588 boxes of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches because they may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard.
Genan Import Inc. is recalling 17,760 Kinetic Lighting Pictures because inadequate construction and incorrect wiring pose fire and electric shock risks.
Baby Trend is recalling 11,300 Passport strollers because the fold joint can collapse unexpectedly, causing a baby to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Coaster Co. of America is recalling 22,000 metal bunk beds because a gap in the ladder allows a child's body to slip through, posing a strangulation risk.
DK Publishing is recalling about 214,000 children's board books because the sound makers pose a choking hazard to young children.
E & B Giftware LLC is recalling Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs because multiple metal plugs can extend simultaneously, posing an electric shock hazard.
Shaw Industries is recalling 2,300 square yards of Tuftex wall-to-wall carpet because a manufacturing error made it highly flammable, posing a burn risk.
Casio Inc. is recalling 18,000 piano benches because leg brackets can fail, causing the seat to collapse. One consumer reported a fractured wrist.
Fluke is recalling about 110,000 modular test leads because they may provide incorrect voltage readings, posing a serious shock or electrocution hazard.
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